Designed for hollow conductors and other larger diameter cables
Round jaws shaped to provide maximum contact with the cable, virtually eliminating conductor damage
Custom manufactured to your order
Model 1628-50 supplied with removable floating jaw held in place by a bolt swaged into the lever arm of the grip, secured by a nut and cotter pin. Jaw must be removed to insert cable.
Please specify exact outside diameter of cables, circular mills with strand combination or manufacturer’s code
Each grip is manufactured for one-size cable only
Model
Minimum Cable
1628-16P
2 ACSR .31* (7.87 mm)
1628-30**
477,000 CM ACSR .85” (21.59 mm)
1628-40**
1,033,500 CM ACSR 1.24” (31.50 mm)
1628-40**
666,600 CM ACSR 1.00” (25.40 mm)
Model
Maximum Cable
1628-16P
477,000 CM ACSR .88” (22.35 mm)
1628-30**
1,033,500 CM ACSR 1.24” (31.50 mm)
1628-40**
1,590,000 CM ACSR 1.54” (39.12 mm)
1628-40**
2,500,000 CM Alu. 1.82” (25.40 mm)
Model
Maximum Safe Load
1628-16P
15,000 lbs (6818 kg)
1628-30**
20,000 lbs (9090 kg)
1628-40**
25,000 lbs (11,364 kg)
1628-40**
25,000 lbs (11,364 kg)
Model
Jaw Length
Approximate Weight
1628-16P
7 1/4”(184 mm)
17 lbs (7.73 kg)
1628-30**
10 3/4” (273 mm)
27 lbs (12.27 kg)
1628-40**
10 3/4” (273 mm)
34 lbs (15.45 kg)
1628-40**
10 3/4” (273 mm)
34 lbs (15.45 kg)
*) Minimum-maximum sizes listed indicate the unfinished size-range capability for each model number. Each grip is finished to fit one specific cable size only within range shown. **) Maximum safe stringing tension 12,500 lbs to minimize conductor damage.
Grips For Bare ACSR, Aluminium, And Stranded Copper Cables
Round smooth inside jaw contour is ideal for bare ACSR, aluminum and stranded copper cables
Smooth jaws grip with maximum contact and are less likely to damage conductors
Model
Minimum Cable
1656-20
6 ACSR .20 (5.08 mm)
1656-30
2 ACSR .31” (7.87 mm)
1656-40
.53” (13.46 mm)
1656-50
397,500 CM ACSR .74” (18.80 mm)
1656-60
477,000 CM ACSR .86” (21.84 mm)
Model
Maximum Cable
1656-20
1/0 ACSR .40” (10.16 mm)
1656-30
.53” (13.46 mm)
1656-40
336,400 CM ACSR .74” (18.80 mm)
1656-50
477,000 CM ACSR .86” (21.84 mm)
1656-60
605,000 CM ACSR .96” (24.38 mm)
Model
Maximum Safe Load
1656-20
4500 lbs (2045 kg)
1656-30
4500 lbs (2045 kg)
1656-40
8000 lbs (3636 kg)
1656-50
8000 lbs (3636 kg)
1656-60
8000 lbs (3636 kg)
Model
Jaw Length
Approximate Weight
1656-20
4”(102 mm)
3 lbs (1.36 kg)
1656-30
4 3/4” (121 mm)
3.75 lbs (1.70 kg)
1656-40
5 1/2” (140 mm)
8.30 lbs (3.76 kg)
1656-50
5 1/2” (140 mm)
8.30 lbs (3.76 kg)
1656-60
5 1/2” (140 mm)
8.30 lbs (3.76 kg)
Grips For Aluminum Conductors
Lightweight grips designed for use on aluminum in distribution work
Round jaws shaped to provide maximum contact with the cable, virtually eliminating conductor damage
Supplied with spring and locking loop handles, allowing jaws to be held in open position for easier placement on cable
Can be supplied with hot-line latch on special order
Model
Minimum Cable
1678-20
.96” (24.38 mm)
1678-30
1.02” (25.91 mm)
1678-40
1.08” (27.43 mm)
1678-50
1.14” (28.96 mm)
Model
Maximum Cable
1678-20
1.02” (25.91 mm)
1678-30
1.08” (27.43 mm)
1678-40
1.14” (28.96 mm)
1678-50
1.20” (30.48 mm)
Model
Maximum Safe Load
1678-20
8000 lbs (3636 kg)
1678-30
5500 lbs (2500 kg)
1678-40
5500 lbs (2500 kg)
1678-50
5500 lbs (2500 kg)
Model
Jaw Length
Approx Weight
1678-20
5 11/16”(144 mm)
8.30 lbs (3.76 kg)
1678-30
5 11/16”(144 mm)
8.20 lbs (3.71 kg)
1678-40
5 11/16”(144 mm)
8.20 lbs (3.71 kg)
1678-50
5 11/16”(144 mm)
7.90 lbs (3.58 kg)
Ground For Bare Wires
Ground For Bare Wires
Designed for working with solid and stranded bare wire from 0.08” (2mm) to 0.20” (5.1mm)
Lightweight, economical grip
Single “V” groove jaw
Model
Minimum Cable
1613-30
12 B&S solid .08” (2.03 mm)
Model
Maximum Cable
1613-30
4 B&S solid .20” (5.08 mm)
Model
Maximum Safe Load
1613-30
1500 lbs (680 kg)
Model
Jaw Length
Approximate Weight
1613-30
3” (76 mm)
1.5 lbs (0.68 kg)
Grips For Weatherproof Wires
Round inside jaw contour for weatherproof coated wire
Notches in jaw provide firm grip on insulation
Model
Minimum Cable
1611-20
.20” (5.08 mm)
1611-30
.31” (7.87 mm)
1611-40
.53” (13.46 mm)
1611-50
.78” (19.81 mm)
Model
Maximum Cable
1611-20
.40” (10.16 mm)
1611-30
.53” (13.46 mm)
1611-40
.74” (18.80 mm)
1611-50
.88” (22.35 mm)
Model
Maximum Safe Load
1611-20
4500 lbs (2045 kg)
1611-30
4500 lbs (2045 kg)
1611-40
8000 lbs (3636 kg)
1611-50
8000 lbs (3636 kg)
Model
Jaw Length
Approximate Weight
1611-20
4 3/16” (106 mm)
3 lbs (1.36 kg)
1611-30
4 3/4” (121 mm)
3.75 lbs (1.70 kg)
1611-40
5 11/16” (144 mm)
7.75 lbs (3.52 kg)
1611-50
5 11/16” (144 mm)
7.75 lbs (3.52 kg)
Note: Due to various types of weather proof coatings available, selection of proper grips is determined by outside diameter of cable.
Grips For PVC Covered Conductors
Grips For PVC Covered Conductors
Serpentine jaws are specially machined to allow insertion of insulated conductor through the jaws, which reduces danger of slippage which might result in insulation damage
Eliminates necessity of stripping insulation from conductor
Round inside-jaw contour
Model
Minimum Cable
1659-20
.20” (5.08 mm)
1659-30
.31” (7.87 mm)
1659-40
.49” (12.45 mm)
1659-50
.79” (20.07 mm)
Model
Maximum Cable
1659-20
.42” (10.67 mm)
1659-30
.50” (12.70 mm)
1659-40
.79” (20.07 mm)
1659-50
1.01” (25.56 mm)
Model
Maximum Safe Load
1659-20
4500 lbs (2045 kg)
1659-30
4500 lbs (2045 kg)
1659-40
8000 lbs (3636 kg)
1659-50
8000 lbs (3636 kg)
Model
Jaw Length
Approximate Weight
1659-20
4 3/16” (106 mm)
3 lbs (1.36 kg)
1659-30
4 3/4” (121 mm)
3.75 lbs (1.70 kg)
1659-40
5 11/16” (144 mm)
7.75 lbs (3.52 kg)
1659-50
5 11/16” (144 mm)
7.75 lbs (3.52 kg)
Grips For Extra Strength Cables, Messenger, Guy Strand And Conductors
Grips For Extra Strength Cables, Messenger, Guy Strand And Conductors
A family of grips designed for cable sizes from .12” (3.10 mm) to 1” (25.4 mm)
Double “V” grooves provides four-point contact reducing chance of slipping and providing proper alignment of wire and cable
For larger conductors, see grips with round inside-jaw contour
Model
Minimum Cable
1613-40
.12” (3.05 mm)
1684-5
.218” (5.54 mm)
1692-5
.218” (5.54 mm)
1684-5F*
.16” (4.06 mm)
1628-16
.31” (7.87 mm)
1628-17
.50” (12.70 mm)
1628-18
.75” (19.05 mm)
Model
Maximum Cable
1613-40
.37” (9.40 mm)
1684-5
.55” (13.97 mm)
1692-5
.55” (13.97 mm)
1684-5F*
.55” (13.97 mm)
1628-16
.62” (15.75 mm)
1628-17
.75” (19.05 mm)
1628-18
1.00” (25.40 mm)
Model
Maximum Safe Load
1613-40
4500 lbs (2045 kg)
1684-5
8000 lbs (3636 kg)
1692-5
8000 lbs (3636 kg)
1684-5F*
8000 lbs (3636 kg)
1628-16
15000 lbs (6818 kg)
1628-17
15000 lbs (6818 kg)
1628-18
15000 lbs (6818 kg)
Model
Jaw Length
Approximate Weight
1613-40
4 3/16” (106 mm)
3 lbs (1.36 kg)
1684-5
5” (127 mm)
6.25 lbs (2.84 kg)
1692-5
5” (127 mm)
6.40 lbs (2.89 kg)
1684-5F*
5” (127 mm)
62.5 lbs (2.84 kg)
1628-16
7 1/4” (184 mm)
15.30 lbs (7.00 kg)
1628-17
7 1/4” (184 mm)
16.30 lbs (7.40 kg)
1628-18
7 1/4” (184 mm)
15.70 lbs (7.10 kg)
*) Similar to Model 1684-5 except with a file inserted in jaw for extra gripping power. Replacement file No. 578 and screws No. 573 are also available.
Grips WIth Hot Line Latch For Bare Conductors
Grips With Hot Line Latch For Bare Conductors
Hot-Line grips for both bare and insulated conductors
Grip may be placed on wire with hotline stick
When stick is removed, latch closes automatically to guard against grip accidentally disengaging from wire
Standard hot-line grips are not supplied with springs or lock-open features
When springs or lock-open features are desired, add prefix letter “S” before model number (ie. S1684-5H)
Model
Minimum Cable
1613-40H*
8 B&S solid .12” (3.05 mm)
1684-5H*
.218” (5.54 mm)
1656-20H**
6 ACSR .20” (5.08 mm)
1656-30H**
2 ACSR .31” (7.87 mm)
1656-40H**
.53” (13.46 mm)
1656-50H**
.74” (18.80 mm)
1656-60H**
477,000 CM ACSR .86” (21.84 mm)
Model
Maximum Cable
1613-40H*
1/0 B&S strand .37” (9.40 mm)
1684-5H*
.55” (13.97 mm)
1656-20H**
1/0 ACSR .40” (10.16 mm)
1656-30H**
.53” (13.46 mm)
1656-40H**
336,400 CM ACSR .74” (18.80 mm)
1656-50H**
.86” (21.84 mm)
1656-60H**
605,000 CM ACSR .96” (24.38 mm)
Model
Maximum Safe Load
1613-40H*
4500 lbs (2045 kg)
1684-5H*
8000 lbs (3636 kg)
1656-20H**
4500 lbs (2045 kg)
1656-30H**
4500 lbs (2045 kg)
1656-40H**
8000 lbs (3636 kg)
1656-50H**
8000 lbs (3636 kg)
1656-60H**
8000 lbs (3636 kg)
Model
Jaw Length
Approximate Weight
1613-40H*
4 3/16” (106 mm)
3.20 lbs (1.45 kg)
1684-5H*
5” (127 mm)
6.50 lbs (3.00 kg)
1656-20H**
4 3/16” (106 mm)
3.20 lbs (1.45 kg)
1656-30H**
4 7/8” (124 mm)
4 lbs (1.81 kg)
1656-40H**
5 1/2” (140 mm)
8.50 lbs (3.85 kg)
1656-50H**
5 1/2” (140 mm)
8.50 lbs (3.85 kg)
1656-60H**
5 1/2” (140 mm)
8.40 lbs (3.81 kg)
Grips With Curved Jaw For EHS Cable
When pulling EHS (extra high strength) galvanized steel cable, the galvanizing has a tendency to coat the jaws of any grip causing the cable to slip
To reduce the possibility of slippage and damage to the cable, the jaws of this grip are milled on a curve with a double “V” contour
Model No. S1684-74H available with hot-line latch and spring.
Model
Minimum Cable
1684-74
.218” (5.54 mm)
S1684-74H
.218” (5.54 mm)
Model
Maximum Cable
1684-74
.55” (13.97 mm)
S1684-74H
.55” (13.97 mm)
Model
Maximum Safe Load
1684-74
8000 lbs (3636 kg)
S1684-74H
8000 lbs (3636 kg)
Model
Jaw Length
Approximate Weight
1684-74
5” (127 mm)
6.30 lbs (2.85 kg)
S1684-74H
5” (127 mm)
6.50 lbs (2.95 kg)
*) Hot-line latch and spring
Grips For Bell-System
Model No. 1684-5AT is identical to Bell-System type “L” strand puller
Model No. 1628-16AT is identical to Bell-System type “H” strand puller
All are equipped with chain, toggle and shackle
Model
Minimum Cable
1684-5AT
.218” (5.54 mm)
1628-16AT
.31” (7.87 mm)
1692-5AT
.218” (5.54 mm)
Model
Maximum Cable
1684-5AT
.55” (13.97 mm)
1628-16AT
.62” (15.75 mm)
1692-5AT
.55” (5.54 mm)
Model
Maximum Safe Load
1684-5AT
8000 lbs (3636 kg)
1628-16AT
15000 lbs (6818 kg)
1692-5AT
8000 lbs (3636 kg)
Model
Jaw Length
Approximate Weight
1684-5AT
5” (127 mm)
6.90 lbs (3.13 kg)
1628-16AT
7 1/4” (184 mm)
15.80 lbs (7.16 kg)
1692-5AT
5” (127mm)
6.60 lbs (3.00 kg)
Grips For Type “b” Strand Puller
Similar to Bell-System type “B” strand puller
Designed to pull 1/4” (6.35 mm) figure-8 telephone cable
Serpentine grooves grip insulation on strand, preventing slippage
Equipped with chain, toggle and shackle
Model
Minimum Cable
1659-5AT
.20” (5.08 mm)
Model
Maximum Cable
1659-5AT
.37” (9.40 mm)
Model
Maximum Safe Load
1659-5AT
5000 lbs (2268 kg)
Model
Jaw Length
Approximate Weight
1659-5AT
5” (127 mm)
6.70 lbs (3.03 kg)
Grips For OPGW
Specifically designed for OPGW
Interchangeable liners are machines specifically to the diameter of the OPGW cable
Manufactured from high tensile, heat treated and cadmium plated steel
Model
Minimum Cable
IR3112
.20” (5.08 mm)
Model
Maximum Cable
IR3112
.90” (23.0 mm)
Model
Maximum Safe Load
IR3112
11,000 lbs (5000 kg)
Model
Jaw Length
Approximate Weight
IR3112
8.66” (220 mm)
15.42 lbs (7.00 kg)
Note: Liners are custom machined to fit the specific diameter of the conductor. Please provide exact dimensions of conductor when ordering.
